High-Protein Macaroni Pasta Salad Recipe With Creamy Avocado Dressing (20 Minutes) High Fiber Recipes High Protein Recipes Salads Side Dishes Pasta Lunch Low Sugar Recipes Vegetarian

Who doesn't love a good pasta salad recipe? Pasta salads are always a hit as a side dish or light lunch. This easy pasta salad recipe has a creamy dressing made with avocado. Delicious! Not only is it delicious, but the macaroni salad recipe is high in fiber and high in protein, too. Check out the health benefits of protein and the health benefits of fiber.

To make this quick pasta salad recipe you will need the following ingredients: elbow macaroni, avocados, whole-milk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder, celery, salt, green onions, walnuts and parsley. If you like things spicy, grab some hot sauce.

Serve this creamy pasta salad as a side dish with dinner or as a light lunch. You can serve this creamy pasta salad at room temperature or chill if you'd prefer it cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 2 avocados, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup chopped walnut pieces
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon Food Lion hot sauce (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine avocado, yogurt and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy. Stir garlic powder, celery salt, green onion, chopped walnuts and parsley into the creamy avocado mixture.
3. Add hot sauce (if desired), and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cooked macaroni, thoroughly mixing to coat every noodle. Serve immediately. Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge.

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